Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Medicine is recruiting a Pediatric Gastroenterologist.

Opportunity highlights:

• Join a growing team of 6 full-time physicians, 3 full-time nurse practitioners, and a full complement of ancillary staff including 2 GI nurses with one specialized in IBD, feeding therapists, social workers, dieticians, and administrative staff.
• High-quality academic and clinical program.
• Nationally recognized and fully supported feeding clinic that includes outpatient feeding therapy, nutritionists, and psychologists.
• Infusion Center in the Children’s Hospital for easy administration of biologics for our IBD patients.
• Academic rank based upon qualifications.
• Healthy work/life balance.

What we’re seeking:

• MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• BC/BE in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship trained, BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Ideal candidate has an interest in liver disease but not required.
• A strong commitment to patient care, medical student and resident education, and research/scholarly activity is necessary.

What we’re offering:

• Highly competitive compensation package with guaranteed salary.
• Generous benefits, including relocation assistance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and malpractice insurance.
• Vacation time, paid parental and medical leave.
• CME allowance and time.
• Peloton discount, on-site fitness centers, and other wellness benefits.
• Penn State University tuition discount for employees and dependents.

Interested candidates, please contact Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.

Area highlights:

Our freestanding Children’s Hospital just underwent a vertical expansion to accommodate pediatric needs in central PA, located near Harrisburg (our state capital). It is a safe, family-friendly location with access to excellent public schools. Hershey, PA, our local neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or a thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. Known as the home of the Hershey chocolate bar, Hershey's community is rich in history and offers an abundant range of outdoor activities, arts, and diverse experiences. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. We're proud of our community involvement and encourage you to learn more about our organization.

About Penn State Health:

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties in central Pennsylvania. It employs more than 16,500 people system-wide.

The system includes Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Children’s Hospital, and Penn State Cancer Institute based in Hershey, PA; Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA; and more than 2,300 physicians and direct care providers at more than 125 medical office locations. Additionally, the system jointly operates various health care providers, including Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center, Hershey Endoscopy Center, Horizon Home Healthcare, and Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.

In December 2017, Penn State Health partnered with Highmark Health to facilitate the creation of a value-based, community care network in the region.

Penn State Health shares an integrated strategic plan and operations with Penn State College of Medicine, the University’s medical school. With campuses in State College and Hershey, PA, the College of Medicine boasts a portfolio of more than $100 million in funded research and more than 1,700 students and trainees in medicine, nursing, other health professions, and biomedical research.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.